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shortfall

/ˈʃɔːrtˌfɔːl/ American
  • n. 不足, 差额
Definition
  • n. an amount by which something is less than what is expected or needed
Example
The company reported a shortfall in profits this quarter.
公司报告本季度利润出现了缺口。